Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
urbanianum
ID:
1292282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 452 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291620



Common Names

  • Polycarpon Urbanianum
  • Urbanianum Polycarpon
  • Polycarpon


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Description

Polycarpon urbanianum (also called Urban's Carpetweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white flowers. It grows in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpon urbanianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polycarpon urbanianum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpon urbanianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Polycarpon urbanianum

Polycarpon urbanianum can be found in South America. It is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Polycarpon urbanianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpon urbanianum?

Polycarpon urbanianum

What is the common name of Polycarpon urbanianum?

Polycarpon urbanianum

What is the natural habitat of Polycarpon urbanianum?

Polycarpon urbanianum is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in western North America.

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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